πρωϊνός (prōinos)
prōinos
morning
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The adjective prōinos describes something that belongs to or occurs in the early morning. In the New Testament, it appears only twice, both within the Book of Revelation, where it modifies the noun "star" (astēr). This specific usage identifies Jesus as the Morning Star, a title linking His identity to the dawn.
The word derives from prōi, meaning "in the morning," and carries the sense of early or first light. Its appearance in Revelation 2:28 and 22:16 connects Christ with the promise given to the faithful and the final revelation of His return. By calling Him the Morning Star, the text evokes the brightness that precedes full daylight, symbolizing hope and authority.
Translators typically render this as "morning" or "morning star," preserving the temporal and luminous imagery. The term does not merely indicate time but suggests a significant, bright event associated with the start of a new day. This concise usage anchors the title in the natural rhythm of sunrise, offering a clear visual for readers.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word prōinos appears only twice in the New Testament, both times in Revelation to describe Jesus as the Morning Star. This title connects Him to the first light of dawn, bringing hope before the full day arrives. For believers, it signals that Christ is the promise that guides us through darkness.
In these verses, Jesus identifies Himself as the Bright and Morning Star, linking His authority to the faithful. This imagery offers comfort, reminding us that He is the one who brings new beginnings and light to our lives, even in difficult times.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- morning.2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- πρωϊνός.1×
- πρωϊνόν.1×
Key Verses
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Revelation of John 2:28
and I will give him the morning star.
This verse promises the morning star to those who overcome, linking Christ's authority with faithfulness.
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Revelation of John 22:16
I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the assemblies. I am the root and the offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.”
Here Jesus declares Himself the Bright and Morning Star, confirming His identity as the Davidic heir and source of light.